Earlier this year, a little girl died after being trapped inside a front-loading washing machine. Her sibling accidentally closed the door and pressed a button to start the machine.
Meri-K Appy, President of the Home Safety Council, says investing in a washing machine with child resistant locks can prevent these types of tragedies from happening.
Another safety precaution - keeping the kids out of the laundry room. By putting a door knob protector on the outside, little fingers wouldn't be able to open this door.
Believe it or not, a small child can drown in as little as an inch or two of water.
Injuries can happen when parents or adults turn their backs on the kids for just a few seconds, so Good Housekeeping says constant adult supervision is the best way to keep your children safe.
If you're in the market for a new washing machine, Good Housekeeping recommends the GE Profile Frontload Washer with Steam and SmartDispense.
Keep laundry detergent away from children by using child safety locks on cabinets or storing them far from a child's reach.
